How Filling Qualcomm’s Shoes Is Affecting Intel

How Filling Qualcomm’s Shoes Is Affecting Intel

Intel (INTC) has replaced Qualcomm (QCOM) as Apple’s supplier of the modem chips used in iPhones. The latest iPhones, which were unveiled in September, use Intel’s modem or wireless chips. Intel’s filling Qualcomm’s shoes at Apple resulted in its modems business growing 131% YoY (year-over-year) in the third quarter.